Do nurseries in MK43 offer funded childcare?

Most nurseries in England offer government-funded hours: 15 hours for all 3 and 4-year-olds, and up to 30 hours for eligible working parents of children from 9 months. Ask each one which funded sessions they have space for and what extra costs apply.

How do I choose between nurseries in MK43?

Start with ones close to home or on your way to work, check their Ofsted grade and the ages they take, then visit two or three. Ask about staff ratios, the daily routine, settling in, meals and fees.

Nurseries in MK43, Bedford

There are 11 nurseries registered with Ofsted within 3 miles of MK43, Bedford, and 7 of them are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare inspection reports, the ages they take, opening hours and how far they are from you.

Nurseries: 11
Outstanding: 0
Good: 7
After-school clubs: 7

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Directory listingWoottonBedford · MK43 9HB

Wootton, Bedford

St Marys Wootton (Bedford) Preschool

St Marys Church Hall, St Marys Road · MK43 9HB

1.5 miles from MK43

OfstedGoodJan 2022Sessional32 places

A sessional nursery in Bedford, rated Good by Ofsted in January 2022. Registered for 32 places and run by The Parochial Church Council Of St Marys Church Wootton Beds.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingWootton & Kempston RuralBedford · MK43 9JB

Wootton & Kempston Rural, Bedford

Sweet Peas Pre-School

Wootton Village Memorial Hall, Bedford Road · MK43 9JB

1.6 miles from MK43

OfstedGoodMay 2021Sessional30 places

A sessional nursery in Bedford, rated Good by Ofsted in May 2021. Registered for 30 places and run by Sweet Peas Pre-School CIO.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingKempstonBedford · MK42 7FJ

Kempston, Bedford

Think Wraparound Kempston

Kempston Rural Primary School, Martell Drive · MK42 7FJ

1.8 miles from MK43

Not yet gradedSessional

A sessional nursery in Bedford.

Ages: Ask the nursery
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Directory listingKempstonBedford · MK43 8RH

Kempston, Bedford

Tiddlywinks Day Nursery (Kempston Rural) Limited

Church End, Kempston · MK43 8RH

1.8 miles from MK43

OfstedGoodJan 2022Full day care74 places

A full day care nursery in Bedford, rated Good by Ofsted in January 2022. Registered for 74 places and run by Tiddlywinks Day Nursery (Kempston Rural) Ltd.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingKempstonBedford · MK42 7EB

Kempston, Bedford

Skool's Out

Ridgeway Special School, Hill Rise · MK42 7EB

2.1 miles from MK43

Not yet gradedSessional

A sessional nursery in Kempston. Run by Embrace (Bedford and District).

Ages: 4 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingWoottonBedford · MK43 9SP

Wootton, Bedford

Blue Orkids @ Wootton Community Nursery

Wootton Community Nursery, Innovation Way · MK43 9SP

2.1 miles from MK43

OfstedGoodJul 2025Full day care60 places

A full day care nursery in Bedford, rated Good by Ofsted in July 2025. Registered for 60 places and run by Blue Orkids Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingKempstonBedford · MK42 7AL

Kempston, Bedford

Bunyan Playgroup

Kempton West Methodist Church, High Street · MK42 7AL

2.4 miles from MK43

OfstedGoodFeb 2023Sessional30 places

A sessional nursery in Bedford, rated Good by Ofsted in February 2023. Registered for 30 places and run by Bunyan Playgroup Committee.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingGreat DenhamBedford · MK40 4GP

Great Denham, Bedford

Toybox Great Denham

90 Saxon Way, Great Denham · MK40 4GP

2.5 miles from MK43

Inspected April 2026Full day care82 places

A full day care nursery in Great Denham, last inspected by Ofsted in April 2026. Registered for 82 places and run by Busy Bees Nurseries Limited.

Ages: 0 – 8 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingKempstonBedford · MK42 8QH

Kempston, Bedford

Stepping Stones Preschool CIO

Bedford Road Primary School, Hillgrounds Road · MK42 8QH

2.6 miles from MK43

Not yet gradedSessional24 places

A sessional nursery in Bedford. Registered for 24 places and run by Stepping Stones Preschool.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingKempstonBedford · MK42 8BQ

Kempston, Bedford

Banana Moon Day Nursery

The Old Vicarage, 132 Bedford Road · MK42 8BQ

3.0 miles from MK43

OfstedGoodOct 2024Full day care70 places

A full day care nursery in Bedford, rated Good by Ofsted in October 2024. Registered for 70 places and run by Omni People Limited.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Directory listingBromhamBedford · MK43 8JP

Bromham, Bedford

Almonds Pre-school

Bromham Village Hall, Village Road · MK43 8JP

3.0 miles from MK43

OfstedGoodOct 2022Sessional66 places

A sessional nursery in Bromham, rated Good by Ofsted in October 2022. Registered for 66 places and run by Russell, Janis Pamela.

Ages: 0 – 5 years
Hours: Ask the nursery

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Childcare in MK43 at a glance

Inspection results: 7 of the 11 nurseries within 3 miles of MK43 (64%) were rated Good or Outstanding at their latest graded Ofsted inspection: 0 Outstanding and 7 Good.
Ages taken: 10 list babies under 2, 10 take 2 to 3-year-olds, 10 take 3 to 5-year-olds. Registered age ranges are a guide, so check the room your child would join with each setting.
Funded hours: Working parents apply for funded hours on GOV.UK. For the 15 hours for eligible 2-year-olds, contact Bedford's Family Information Service.

Read our guides to choosing a nursery and funded hours